Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Stories

Late Triassic landscape
Faculty Research

OHIO researcher co-authors new study showing pterosaurs and birds evolved flight-ready brains in different ways

A new study published in Current Biology, co-authored by Lawrence Witmer, now sheds light on how pterosaurs evolved the neurological structures required for powered flight.

Mario Grijalva
Faculty Research

The ride of a lifetime: Researcher Mario Grijalva brings Chagas Disease awareness to the road

Mario Grijalva traded his lab coat for a motorcycle and rode 18,000 miles across South America to uncover how people really understand and experience Chagas disease. Along the way, he turned roadside conversations, unexpected adventures and personal stories into a new way of bringing this often-overlooked illness into the spotlight.

A health care worker in green scrubs gently holding a patient’s hands
Healthcare

The Doctor Will Subscribe You Now

A new model is helping address the primary health care gap in rural Ohio.

Medical student for a day participants use stethoscope
Medical education

Pre-med students experience being in medical school for a day at Heritage College event

Hosted by the Student National Medical Association, the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine welcomed pre-med students to the Medical Student for a Day program.

Szewczyk research
Research

Annual competition and student research awards renamed to honor late professor

An annual student poster competition and research awards has been renamed to honor the life and legacy of the late Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Professor Nathaniel “Nate” Szewczyk.

Jacqueline Wolf
Social Medicine Frontiers

Social Medicine Frontiers series welcomes Jackie Wolf for talk on history’s role in countering anti-science and misinformation narratives

As part of the Social Medicine Frontiers series, the Heritage College will welcome Professor Emeritus of Social Medicine Jacqueline Wolf to talk on “Medical History: An Antidote for Anti-Science.”

Nancy Shukri delivers the keynote address at the event in Malaysia
Alumni Leaders

Malaysian alumni engage, energize, elevate across the globe

The Ohio University Alumni Association Malaysia Chapter successfully delivered the Women Power 2025 Seminar, which attracted powerful speakers who engaged the audience with their insightful ideas and experiences.

Fall 2025 Beauty
Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO's October 2025 Newsmakers

Ohio University recognized Chad Mourning, Berkeley Franz and Jennifer Grant Weinandy as October 2025 Newsmakers.

A student walks on the bricks of College Green surrounded by fallen leaves.
Community Support

OHIO’s Cats’ Cupboard Food Pantry remains available to students and employees impacted by pause in SNAP benefits during federal government shutdown

A reminder that OHIO students and employees may visit Cats’ Cupboard food pantry, with locations in Athens and across our regional campuses, for fresh, frozen and shelf-stable food options. Pantry donations are also being accepted.

Joe Bianco interviews Drs. Chuck Kaminski and Tobi Odunsi in Studio B.
Health and Wellness

Defining Moments podcast shares stories about finding meaning following adversity

For Joe Bianco, Ph.D., co-host of the "Defining Moments" podcast, storytelling isn’t just an art form—it’s a vital tool for understanding, connection and healing.

Medical student Libbie Milks speaks with high school students about medicine as part of the LIC.
Student Success

Ohio University’s LIC Program prepares future physicians for underserved communities

A selective, yearlong program for third-year medical students is preparing future physicians who are interested in serving rural and urban underserved communities.

Rufus the Bobcat rides in the Homecoming Parade
Homecoming 2025

Back home again

Welcoming Bobcats of all ages back to campus, OHIO's 2025 Homecoming celebrations featured a series of spirited and memorable events.

W. David Arnold, M.D., talks about importance of physician scientists at 2025 Health Scholars Research Symposium
Research

Research symposium keynote speaker says to put patient at the center of research

In a speech to attendees of Ohio University’s Health Scholars Research Symposium, W. David Arnold, M.D., emphasized the important role of physician scientists.

Katherine Snyder, Ph.D., associate dean of Student Affairs at HCOM
Faculty and Staff

Katherine Snyder named new associate dean of Student Affairs at Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

The Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine has announced the appointment of Katherine Snyder, Ph.D., as the new associate dean of Student Affairs

an artist’s rendering of the ancient bird Vegavis, depicted diving for fish among other ancient creatures
Faculty Research

Understanding the Past

New discoveries by OHIO researchers are changing history as we know it.

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